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HID: Low-Pressure Sodium


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HID: High-Pressure Sodium


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Incandescent


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Control gear


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Solid State


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Linear Fluorescent


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BLV 150w MHR 150 N/B FibreOptic: Full Power8 views1 commentsFrontSideBus17 Jul, 2026
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BLV 150w MHR 150 N/B FibreOptic13 views3 commentsFrontSideBus17 Jul, 2026
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"Anglepoise Chandelier"26 views7 commentsFrontSideBus09 Jul, 2026
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100kw23 views3 commentsFrontSideBus04 Jul, 2026
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Iwasaki EYE ColorArc PAR36 D: Full Power4 viewsFrontSideBus02 Jul, 2026
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Iwasaki EYE ColorArc PAR36 6500k3 viewsFrontSideBus02 Jul, 2026
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50w White SON: Philips SDW vs Iwasaki SDX 28 views1 commentsFrontSideBus01 Jul, 2026
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50w White SON: Philips SDW vs Iwasaki SDX7 viewsFrontSideBus01 Jul, 2026
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GE F18T8 Polylux XL 850: Full Power171 views7 commentsFrontSideBus12 Jun, 2026
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GE 18w Polylux XL 850 165 views4 commentsFrontSideBus12 Jun, 2026
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Iwasaki EYE 50w SDX "White SON": Full Power Closeup122 views1 commentsFrontSideBus11 Jun, 2026
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Iwasaki EYE 50w SDX "White SON": Full Power157 views4 commentsFrontSideBus11 Jun, 2026
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GE 70w ConstantColor CMH Precise Unique Arc Tube: Full Power251 views4 commentsFrontSideBus05 Jun, 2026
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GE 70w ConstantColor CMH Precise 930: Unique Arc Tube141 views1 commentsFrontSideBus05 Jun, 2026
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Philips 575w Broadway MSR/2: Full Power204 views2 commentsFrontSideBus30 May, 2026
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Philips 575w Broadway MSR/2122 viewsFrontSideBus30 May, 2026
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Osram 400w Powerstar HQI-BT/D Pro126 views1 commentsFrontSideBus30 May, 2026
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Osram 400w PowerStar HQI-BT/D Pro: Full Power130 viewsFrontSideBus30 May, 2026
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General Electric 250w Arcstream 742: Full Power115 viewsFrontSideBus30 May, 2026
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General Electric 250w Arcstream 742245 views4 commentsFrontSideBus30 May, 2026
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Vintage Sugg Westminster (2026)190 views2 commentsFrontSideBus29 May, 2026
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250w Philips CityWhite CDO-TT vs CDO-TT Plus234 views3 commentsFrontSideBus22 May, 2026
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575w Sylvania BriteArc SE D NHR122 viewsFrontSideBus16 May, 2026
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575w Sylvania BriteArc SE D NHR: Full Power146 views1 commentsFrontSideBus16 May, 2026
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Fancy a BriteArc LowBay? 398 views6 commentsFrontSideBus16 May, 2026
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70w Iwasaki EYE COLOR ARC G12: Full Power269 views4 commentsFrontSideBus15 May, 2026
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70w Iwasaki EYE COLOR ARC G12136 viewsFrontSideBus15 May, 2026
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70w Osram PowerStar HQI-T/WD160 views1 commentsFrontSideBus15 May, 2026
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70w Osram PowerStar HQI-T/WD: Full Power235 views3 commentsFrontSideBus15 May, 2026
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6w Sylvania MicroLynx F177 views1 commentsFrontSideBus14 May, 2026
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9w Philips PL-E Ambience 139 viewsFrontSideBus14 May, 2026
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10w Panasonic EFT10LE321 views7 commentsFrontSideBus14 May, 2026
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1000 Hours.278 views4 commentsFrontSideBus13 May, 2026
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150w Venture HIE White-Lux Plus 737: Full Power228 views3 commentsFrontSideBus08 May, 2026
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150w Philips Ceramalux C150 S55: Full Powe353 views5 commentsFrontSideBus08 May, 2026
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Glare shield 151 viewsFrontSideBus08 May, 2026
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400w Venture Ventronic Electronic Dimmable HID ballast330 views3 commentsFrontSideBus08 May, 2026
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Parmar Auxiliary Lamp Detection Unit.186 viewsFrontSideBus08 May, 2026
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Interesting UK-Made SIP Ignitor 151 viewsFrontSideBus08 May, 2026
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575w Sylvania BriteArc SE NHR High Colour Temperature: Full Power292 views3 commentsFrontSideBus07 May, 2026
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575w Sylvania BriteArc SE NHR High Colour Temperature 174 viewsFrontSideBus07 May, 2026
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Picton Reading Room: Massive Metal Halide lantern.389 views5 commentsFrontSideBus06 May, 2026
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Vintage ornate cast iron columns143 viewsFrontSideBus06 May, 2026
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SON Church Lighting260 views2 commentsFrontSideBus06 May, 2026
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Phosco FL500346 views4 commentsFrontSideBus06 May, 2026
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Sugg Rochester Custom160 viewsFrontSideBus06 May, 2026
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70w USA Venture HIE: Full Power253 views2 commentsFrontSideBus03 May, 2026
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70w USA Venture HIE200 views1 commentsFrontSideBus03 May, 2026

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BLV 150w MHR 150 N/B FibreOptic: Full Power8 views1 commentsFrontSideBus20/07/26 at 11:25dor123: Looks like this lamp have Na-Sc. The reflector how...
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BLV 150w MHR 150 N/B FibreOptic13 views3 commentsFrontSideBus20/07/26 at 01:31Ash: If there is any logo on the connector it can be na...
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BLV 150w MHR 150 N/B FibreOptic13 views3 commentsFrontSideBus19/07/26 at 12:59FrontSideBus: No. I've seen this style of connector on many...
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BLV 150w MHR 150 N/B FibreOptic13 views3 commentsFrontSideBus18/07/26 at 15:10Alex: Does it mention enywehere how that connector is ca...
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"Anglepoise Chandelier"26 views7 commentsFrontSideBus10/07/26 at 19:53FrontSideBus: Btw these are articulating, not telescoping. /peda...
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"Anglepoise Chandelier"26 views7 commentsFrontSideBus10/07/26 at 19:24Ash: Last time i have seen so many of those lamps in on...
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"Anglepoise Chandelier"26 views7 commentsFrontSideBus10/07/26 at 17:20fluorescent: I also noticed they're basically telescopic d...
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"Anglepoise Chandelier"26 views7 commentsFrontSideBus10/07/26 at 08:53FrontSideBus: Your grasp of the obvious is inspiring!
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"Anglepoise Chandelier"26 views7 commentsFrontSideBus10/07/26 at 07:17dor123: These are basically telescopic desk lamps that are...
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"Anglepoise Chandelier"26 views7 commentsFrontSideBus10/07/26 at 07:04FrontSideBus: I kind of want to make something like this myself ...
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"Anglepoise Chandelier"26 views7 commentsFrontSideBus09/07/26 at 23:27Slyspark: That's actually quite cool
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100kw23 views3 commentsFrontSideBus05/07/26 at 09:46Alex: 32€ or approx 27pounds
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100kw23 views3 commentsFrontSideBus05/07/26 at 04:21Oliver: 100 kWh would be £25.22 based on my current tariff...
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100kw23 views3 commentsFrontSideBus04/07/26 at 18:38Simon: About £25
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50w White SON: Philips SDW vs Iwasaki SDX 28 views1 commentsFrontSideBus02/07/26 at 11:37dor123: The arctube of the Iwasaki is shorter, because it ...
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400w BLV NAH-TSX "SON-L"442 views10 commentsFrontSideBus20/06/26 at 15:55Alex: well i was lucky with my colored MH ones, however ...
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400w BLV NAH-TSX "SON-L"442 views10 commentsFrontSideBus20/06/26 at 14:51FrontSideBus: BLV does seem to be a bit shit for that. I've...
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400w BLV NAH-TSX "SON-L"442 views10 commentsFrontSideBus20/06/26 at 14:41Lightbulbfun: given the fun that is BLV double ended Quartz lamp...
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400w BLV NAH-TSX "SON-L"442 views10 commentsFrontSideBus20/06/26 at 13:43Alex: received it, tried to light it a kev's meet -...
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GE 18w Polylux XL 850 165 views4 commentsFrontSideBus16/06/26 at 14:45Kev: These are well cool. Never even seen them before! ...
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GE F18T8 Polylux XL 850: Full Power171 views7 commentsFrontSideBus14/06/26 at 17:27Flurofan96: Now I shall be on the lookout for these - I need t...
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Iwasaki EYE 50w SDX "White SON": Full Power Closeup122 views1 commentsFrontSideBus14/06/26 at 08:03AngryHorse: This has to be the smallest SON arc I’ve ever seen...
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GE F18T8 Polylux XL 850: Full Power171 views7 commentsFrontSideBus14/06/26 at 08:03AngryHorse: Interesting, don’t think I’ve ever seen an 850 bef...
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GE F18T8 Polylux XL 850: Full Power171 views7 commentsFrontSideBus14/06/26 at 01:07Beta 5: That's the thing with daylight, for it to loo...

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100kw23 views3 commentsFrontSideBus21 Jul, 2026 at 02:58 PM
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BLV 150w MHR 150 N/B FibreOptic: Full Power8 views1 commentsFrontSideBus21 Jul, 2026 at 01:39 PM
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Thorn 1000w CSI PAR641247 views7 commentsFrontSideBus21 Jul, 2026 at 12:41 PM
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GE 35w Constantcolour PAR20 CMH 945 views5 commentsFrontSideBus21 Jul, 2026 at 12:41 PM
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Thorn 1000w CSI PAR64 Run-Up.761 views4 commentsFrontSideBus21 Jul, 2026 at 12:41 PM
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BLV 150w MHR 150 N/B FibreOptic13 views3 commentsFrontSideBus21 Jul, 2026 at 11:03 AM
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Thorn 400w SON-TD 875 views3 commentsFrontSideBus21 Jul, 2026 at 10:12 AM
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Iwasaki EYE ColorArc PAR36 D: Full Power4 viewsFrontSideBus21 Jul, 2026 at 10:11 AM
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SON Catenary lighting close up.937 views4 commentsFrontSideBus20 Jul, 2026 at 03:21 AM
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Bastardised iGuzzini Nuvola873 views3 commentsFrontSideBus19 Jul, 2026 at 06:50 AM
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Sylvania 400w HSL-T clear tubular mercury vapour.614 views2 commentsFrontSideBus17 Jul, 2026 at 08:55 PM
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250w self-ballasted Mercury-Halogen Lamp.641 views3 commentsFrontSideBus17 Jul, 2026 at 08:55 PM
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1000W Sylvania H36GV-1000: Run Up Sequence 723 views3 commentsFrontSideBus17 Jul, 2026 at 01:06 PM
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Osram 250w MA/V run-up sequence638 views1 commentsFrontSideBus17 Jul, 2026 at 01:06 PM
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Unbranded 125w MBT/V322 views4 commentsFrontSideBus17 Jul, 2026 at 01:05 PM
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Unbranded 125w MBT/V: Full Power549 views7 commentsFrontSideBus17 Jul, 2026 at 01:04 PM
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Osram 250w MA/V: Full power electrode.319 views3 commentsFrontSideBus17 Jul, 2026 at 01:02 PM
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Aux electrode glow discharge.729 views3 commentsFrontSideBus17 Jul, 2026 at 01:01 PM
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50w White SON: Philips SDW vs Iwasaki SDX 28 views1 commentsFrontSideBus17 Jul, 2026 at 11:18 AM
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50w White SON: Philips SDW vs Iwasaki SDX7 viewsFrontSideBus17 Jul, 2026 at 11:17 AM
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YAG transparent CMH lamp for Research & Development.1281 views8 commentsFrontSideBus16 Jul, 2026 at 09:22 AM
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Thorn 400w MBI/BU793 views3 commentsFrontSideBus16 Jul, 2026 at 09:22 AM
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Nobody likes me :(1094 views5 commentsFrontSideBus16 Jul, 2026 at 09:20 AM

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